Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation that defines legal estates in land, sets out requirements for land transfers, and establishes fundamental rules for contracts relating to land
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land titles, sets out requirements for registration of transfers, and defines priority rules for registered land
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Requires contracts for sale of land to be in writing and sets out formal requirements for validity of land contracts
Land Charges Act 1972: Deals with registration of charges against unregistered land and protection of third-party interests
Stamp Duty Land Tax Act 2003: Covers tax implications of land transfers and associated reporting requirements to HMRC
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Regulates land development and use, including planning permissions and restrictions on land use
Building Regulations 2010: Sets standards for construction and modifications to buildings, affecting property development and use
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Addresses environmental considerations and contaminated land provisions affecting property transactions
Local Government Finance Act 1992: Governs local taxation including council tax implications for property ownership
Money Laundering Regulations: Requirements for identity verification and source of funds checks in property transactions
HM Land Registry Practice Guidelines: Practical requirements and procedures for registering property transactions and maintaining land records
